Good morning, La Crosse.

La Crosse’s Warming Center offers laundry and showers on Monday (6-8 a.m.), Thursday (2:30-4:30 p.m.), and Saturday (10 a.m.-Noon) at its 3rd Street location through August.

Guests get one laundry load if they arrive in the first hour and showers are capped at ten when arriving within 90 minutes.

Catholic Charities now offers shower and laundry services at the 3rd Street warming center three days a week beginning Monday (services run 6–8 a.m. Monday, 2:30–4:30 p.m. Thursday, and 10 a.m.–noon Saturday through August with more dates in September).

Large events at the La Crosse Center cause Front Street to close from the Waterfront parking lot & the Civic Center Park walkway starting today at 7 a.m.; the road will reopen Monday at 7 a.m., with Trivia on the Terrace Friday and a prayer rally Saturday.

Onalaska’s new Dash-Park Splash Pad has opened on Tuesday along 3rd Avenue near downtown.

The 2000 sqft water attraction, built on land once occupied by the Skogen family home (Dave and Barb Skogen led the ribbon cutting), offers a fresh summer spot for local residents.

The Wisconsin Lottery wagon visited La Crosse Wednesday at the Kwik Trip on Ward Ave from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., giving lottery winners a chance to redeem prizes up to $200,000 on-site & save a trip to other cities.

Four iconic buildings (city hall, a fire station, an architecture office and the only synagogue) were added to the State Register of Historic Places, highlighting their unique history and cultural importance in La Crosse.

Artist Cody Sanderson has repainted the steel beams at Riverside Park bandshell to look like natural wood columns as part of a Moon Tunes project.

He worked against the weather on Wednesday – local residents have praised his creative effort.

Big events in 2025 pushed Wisconsin tourism to nearly $27 billion in economic impact, driven by record visitor numbers from the NFL Draft in Green Bay and the annual EAA Air Venture in Oshkosh.

In La Crosse County, spending rose to $326.5M and generated $36.9M in tax revenue.

The Boys & Girls Club announced that Inland, Trust Point, and Brennan will partner to design a new Workforce Center offering career training in healthcare, skilled trades and technology; the center is expected to open later this month.

The Youth Workforce Center has revealed its new partners (local businesses and community groups) as it works to boost job training opportunities for youth in La Crosse.

Details on program implementation are expected soon.

UW-La Crosse archaeology students are finishing a summer dig at Hixon House—using ground-penetrating radar to uncover items like a possible cistern, nails, and broken ceramics.

The project highlights fresh finds at this historic home.

UW-La Crosse cross country and track & field were named NCAA Division III National Program of the Year for the third season after winning two national titles and one runner-up finish; the Eagles posted a near-perfect score (4.0) and received the Al Carius Award Tuesday.

Artspire 2026

10 AM – 5 PM — Riverside Park — Free entry — Celebrate community connection through diverse arts experiences, including performances and art activities.

Poolside Storytime at Erickson Pool

1-3 p.m. — Erickson Pool — Free entry with library card — Dive into games, activities, and stories for all ages at the poolside.

Blackhawk Archers June NFAA Field/Hunter Shoot

9:00 AM — Blackhawk Archers of La Crosse Wisconsin, Inc. — Registration required — Compete in the club championship and enjoy The Pie Shoot.

Waterloo Bucks vs. La Crosse Loggers

5:05-8:00 p.m. — La Crosse Loggers Baseball — Free — Enjoy a night of baseball at the beloved Lumber Yard field.

Riverfest: Music Extravaganza with Mitchell Tenpenny and More

10:30 PM — Riverside Park — 4 Day Pass available — Experience an epic lineup with Mitchell Tenpenny and local favorites Boogie and The Yo-Yoz & The Glam Band The Remainders.

DCI: Drum Corps International

10:30 p.m. — Veterans Memorial Field Sports Complex — Ticket prices vary — Experience the vibrant performances of top drum corps from across the nation.

La Crosse Steam vs. Mankato Habaneros

5:05-9:05 p.m. — Copeland Park — Tickets from $38 — Catch an exciting baseball showdown between La Crosse and Mankato Habaneros.

Balkan Melodies: Introduction to Balkan Singing

10-11 a.m. — La Crosse Public Library — Registration encouraged — Explore the unique melodies of Balkan music in a fun and relaxed environment with an experienced instructor.